SSAB presents new steel generation at Bauma trade fair
SSAB will present a new steel generation at the Bauma trade fair – Domex 900/960 and 1100. The new steels have higher strength, good formability and improved welding and cutting characteristics. Manufacturers of heavy vehicles or cranes can therefore build lighter structures with maintained strength and lifespan. It means for the user that the payload can be increased and the fuel cost per transported ton of goods can be decreased.
The new high strength steels, Domex 900/960 and 1100, now make it possible for manufacturers to upgrade existing structures, while the new Domex also opens the door to entirely new design solutions.
– Our new Domex steels can, due to their high strength and thinner dimensions, compete with other light-weight materials,” said Johan Broback, global coordinator for structural steel at SSAB. Furthermore, our steels are extremely durable against wear as well as being easy to form and process.
Domex is well-known for its tight tolerances and more level surfaces – something the new steels naturally fulfill. The material’s excellent bending, cutting and welding abilities are also characteristics that vehicle manufacturers can take advantage of when new components are designed and constructed.
– Thinner material means less material to weld and cut, which brings increased productivity to the workshop that is using the material and manufacturing the product, said Broback.
Thinner steel and lighter structures also mean that the manufacturer can decrease both energy and material consumption. All of this contributes to an improved production economy and a more environmental friendly production.
With the recently developed Domex steels, the whole family now includes strength levels from 240 to 1,100 MPa.
– New design is often what’s needed to achieve the full potential of the new Domex 900, 960 and 1100 steels, said Broback. But customer opportunities have undeniably increased.
For further information, please contact:
Johan Broback, Global coordinator structural steel, SSAB. +46 243 712 16
SSAB is a global leader in value added, high strength steel. SSAB offers products developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.SSAB has employees in over 45 countries and operates production facilities in Sweden and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm. www.ssab.com
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